Xenia Mabel Lal       • MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Monterey Institute of International Studies • BA in Spanish Translation/Interpretation from California State University Long Beach

Born to Salvadorian parents, my first language was Spanish. I grew up bilingual speaking English and Spanish, and I have always maintained a love for my culture as an American and Latin American. Now, I strive to make learning Spanish fun and engaging in an energetic learning atmosphere. I myself also love language learning. I have studied Italian, Portuguese and Chinese and completely love learning about different cultures by traveling, reading about them, and having conversations with people who speak the target language.  

A little something extra about me: I enjoy teaching community college students since I myself got my start as one. Being the first in my family to go to college (starting with community college), teaching here has special significance for me. 

Contact me: xeniala@msn.com